What to watch on Tuesday, June 2, 2019

Broadcast listings: FOX Network, NBC Sports Live Extra App, and Telemundo in the USA; BBC in the UK; TSN, RDS, and CTV in Canada; SBS and Optus Sport in Australia

Preview: This is the game to watch in the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals. England and USA are two of the best teams in women's football and the winner of this tie is as good as any final. Either Netherlands or Sweden await will grab the other ticket, but the Three Lionesses and USWNT are the favorites.

Phil Neville's side put Norway to the sword in the quarter-finals, scoring three without a reply to make the penultimate round. The reigning champions, on the other hand, faced a tougher test but overcame it nonetheless, beating hosts France 2-1 in a tricky last-eight tie. Megan Rapinoe was the hero in that game, scoring a brace to take her tally to five goals so far in this tournament.

Megan Rapinoe has been on fire at the Women's World Cup

England have their own lethal striker in the form of Ellen White, who also has five goals under her belt. Who'll win this mouth-watering showdown? Tune in to find out.

Preview: This is a clash of South America's powerhouse but both sides have shown sides of weakness ahead of this clash. Brazil were the favorites heading into the tournament and are still the favorites in the eyes of many but their displays against Venezuela in the group stage and Paraguay in the quarter-final proved that they can shoot blanks.

Will Messi deliver once more for his nation in the semi-finals?

Argentina, on the other hand, began the competition in abysmal fashion but have improved over the last two games. Despite this, their shaky defense and inability to exert themselves in the midfield are worrying. Lautaro Martinez is their top scorer with two strikes, while Messi, Aguero, and Lo Celso all have one each. Leo is yet to hit top form at Brazil 2019 and even admitted this but the prospect of seeing him take on Brazil has everyone excited.

Broadcast listings: Univision and Fox Sports 1 in the USA; FreeSports TV UK in the UK; TSN and RDS in Canada; Sky HD and Blue To Go Video Everywhere in Mexico;

Preview: Mexico booked their spot in the Gold Cup semi-finals after a nail-biting penalty shootout win over Costa Rica. A 1-1 draw after 90 minutes meant everything was decided via spot-kicks. El Tri won on sudden death and will now lock horns with Haiti for a spot in the final. Can the Carribean nation upset the CONCACAF giants? Don't miss this game.

What to watch on Wednesday, June 3, 2019

Broadcast listings: NBC Sports Live Extra App, Telemundo, and Fox Sports 1 in the USA; BBC in the UK; TSN, RDS, and CTV in Canada; SBS and Optus Sport in Australia; NPO 3 in the Netherlands; TV4 Sweden and C More in Sweden

Preview: Sweden shocked Germany, beating the European giants and two-time world champions 2-1 to make the last four. The Netherlands will be their opponent it what will be the first semi-final appearance for both sides. Whoever emerges from this clash will be the underdogs in the final as they will face either England or USA, but that will not stop these two European sides.

Preview: A repeat of Chile vs Uruguay was expected but Peru had other ideas, eliminating La Celeste from the competition on penalties in the quarter-finals. This means La Roja's opponent will be La Blanquirroja. Despite their failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, Alexis Sanchez and Co. have impressed in their title defense and would be the safer bet in this semi-final showdown.

Broadcast listings: Univision and Fox Sports 1 in the USA; FreeSports TV UK in the UK; TSN in Canada

Preview: After scrapping past Curacao, ranked 79 in the world, USA will now face a tough test in the Gold Cup semi-final where they will take on Jamaica. The reigning champions beat the Caribbean nation 2-1 in the 2017 final to lift the trophy, but overconfidence from the Stars and Stripes could end in another embarrassment for Pulisic and Co.

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Lionel Messi is yet to impress at Copa America, but his below-par displays have not affected Thiago Silva's opinion of La Pulga. Speaking ahead of Brazil vs Argentina, the Selecao center-back hailed his opponent as the greatest of all time.